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Padparadscha and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Padparadscha and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha and Atacamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Padparadscha and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Padparadscha and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Padparadscha and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Padparadscha is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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